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The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
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by Delores Shante | The St. Louis American on October 1, 2026 at 6:36 pmIn just over two weeks, THE premier event of St. Louis – the most glamorous party for a purpose you can imagine will get underway. The St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala is going down on Saturday, October 17 at St. Louis Union Station Hotel. When The post Salute 39 loading. appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Carmen Meeks carries educators’ lessons forward
by Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on October 1, 2026 at 12:15 pmCarmen Meeks had to repeat the fourth grade, but that same year, she decided she wanted to become a teacher. “She was like, ‘I knew you were […]
- Samantha March is bringing opportunity home
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on September 24, 2026 at 11:00 amDr. Samantha March, founding associate partner of early learning with Opportunity Trust, is on a “bring-back” mission. She grew up in North St. […]
- From struggling student to school leaderby Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on September 17, 2026 at 11:45 am
- McClure makes learning a lifelong missionby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on September 10, 2026 at 12:25 pm
- A calling, not a contractby Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American on September 3, 2026 at 10:47 am
- Cardinal Ritter helped shape her. Now she shapes itby Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 27, 2026 at 11:00 am
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.